Job 12:20
He changes the lips of the trustworthy, 1 And he knows the understanding of the elders. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
In Context
19He sends away priests into captivity, 1 And overthrows the mighty ones of the earth. 1
21He pours dishonor upon princes, 1 And heals the lowly. 1
Cross References
Job 12:24Perplexing the minds of the princes of the earth: 1 And he causes them to wander in a way they have not known, saying, 1
Job 32:9The long-lived are not wise as such; 1 Neither do the aged know judgment. 1
Proverbs 10:21The lips of the righteous know sublime truths: 1 But the foolish die in want. 1
Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; 1 But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him. 1
Matthew Henry on Job 12:13-25
12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. 13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. 14 Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening. 15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth. 16 With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his. 17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools. 18 He looseth… Read the whole commentary →